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California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Arcata, CA humboldt.edu 5,491 students

Cal Poly Humboldt's main campus sits on a hillside bordering a redwood forest, offering views of Arcata, Humboldt Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. The university's location in a small coastal town provides access to the natural beauty of Northern California. Known for its strong programs in natural resources and sciences, Humboldt has a student body drawn to environmental and social issues. As a Hispanic-serving institution, the university aims to support a diverse student population.

Programs
31
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$30,739
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$7,913
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $19,793/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 46% of students receive Pell Grants; 37% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $8,090 $32,360
$30K – $48K $9,623 $38,492
$48K – $75K $13,095 $52,380
$75K – $110K $17,692 $70,768
$110K+ $22,695 $90,780
Sticker price (no aid) $7,913 $31,652
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

31 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Environmental Engineering Compare across schools →
67
$55,589/yr Very High 24.6x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
63
$36,586/yr High 17.6x
Forestry Compare across schools →
57
$52,810/yr Moderate 19.1x
Political Science Compare across schools →
53
$36,079/yr Very High 16.2x
Plant Sciences Compare across schools →
52
$44,038/yr High 15.0x
Social Work Compare across schools →
50
$35,693/yr Moderate 17.1x
Computer Science Compare across schools →
49
$37,153/yr Very High 10.7x
Biology Compare across schools →
43
$32,760/yr High 15.0x
Criminology Compare across schools →
43
$29,123/yr High 14.3x
Rhetoric & Writing Compare across schools →
42
$34,309/yr Very High 15.6x
Chemistry Compare across schools →
42
$33,972/yr High 9.7x
Romance Languages Compare across schools →
39
$36,444/yr Very High 10.5x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools →
39
$27,355/yr High 14.8x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
39
$24,660/yr Moderate 14.5x
Sociology Compare across schools →
38
$24,501/yr High 15.4x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
37
$29,917/yr High 15.1x
Botany & Plant Biology Compare across schools →
36
$30,713/yr High 15.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
36
$28,046/yr High 12.9x
History Compare across schools →
35
$20,972/yr High 12.5x
Anthropology Compare across schools →
34
$19,868/yr High 13.7x
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management Compare across schools →
31
$29,862/yr Low 13.8x
Geosciences Compare across schools →
31
$29,476/yr High 14.4x
Ethnic & Cultural Studies Compare across schools →
28
$30,844/yr Very High 8.7x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
28
$21,052/yr Moderate 10.2x
Journalism Compare across schools →
27
$29,686/yr Very High 10.6x
Zoology Compare across schools →
25
$28,565/yr High 10.7x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Compare across schools →
24
$26,325/yr High 12.0x
English Compare across schools →
24
$13,896/yr Very High 11.0x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
23
$27,303/yr Low 11.0x
Parks & Recreation Compare across schools →
23
$26,224/yr Very High 7.3x
Film & Photography Compare across schools →
21
$19,107/yr High 5.0x